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Hello, I am in the market for the XDA phone and from what I gathered, all the XDA's are the same except for ROMS. I am currently using a Treo 270 (ugh!) with T-Mobile and would like to upgrade. Here are my questions:
1. Can I buy any XDA (1900MHz) on eBay and flash it for T-Mobile service? For example, I perfer AT&T silver phone over the gold tone T-Mobile's PPC phone.
2. Which ROM upgrade do you recommend? I would like latest and greatest but stability for me is much more important? Should I move to PPC2003 ROM?
Any help is GREATLY appreciated and I have been reading many of the previous helpful posts. Thanks!
jklny said:
... 1. Can I buy any XDA (1900MHz) on eBay and flash it for T-Mobile service? For example, I perfer AT&T silver phone over the gold tone T-Mobile's PPC phone.
2. Which ROM upgrade do you recommend? I would like latest and greatest but stability for me is much more important? Should I move to PPC2003 ROM?
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I have done exactly as you suggest. I was an ATTWS customer with existing ATT XDA. It takes a couple of steps... I:
1. Backed up my existing ROM on an SD card
2. Cooked a version 3 ROM on Jeff's Kitchen with no included software, I just did it to unlock the phone. (worked)
3. Cooked a 4.00.11 ENG ROM with all the goodies I wanted.
4. Popped in my T-Mobile SIM
5. Created GPRS connection settings for both ATTWS and T-Mobile
I am sooooo happy I can't stand it. Except for some conflict with "Battery Pack" software utility, I have found 4.00.11 to be rock solid, and I can now easily switch from ATT to T-Mo on a whim. (If you can call the physical wrestling with the SIM in an XDA easy). I am still running the most recent ATT radio stack with no problems on T-Mobile. (A.20.10)
BTW, I used the .exe method of flashing my PDA for both steps 2 and 3 via my USB cradle. No problems.
Thanks Mad Max for all the helpful tips!
Is XDA-Dev tools all I need to backup and reflash?
Thanks a billion! I am so excited!
Not sure which question you're asking:
a. Do you need XDA-dev tools to be able to create and restore the image on the SD; or
b. Do you need XDA-dev tools to be able to take the saved image and move it off the SD onto your computer for safekeeping.
If (a), then no, the built-in bootloader function of the XDA has the ability to write ROM inage backups to/from an SD card, but note that doing this overwrites any data on the card.
If (b), I'm the wrong guy to ask. Now that my original ROM image is on that SD, the SD is sitting at home on my desk, I never took the time to write that data onto my PC because I don't need the card right now.
Please remember that there is a slight risk that you will incapacitate your XDA. If you corrupt the ROM to the extent that it cannot bring up a serial connection to your PC AND the bootloader becomes corrupted as well, you may have a handsome coaster for your coffee table. I've never had any problem (and most here haven't) but please understand there is a slight risk.
Thanks again, Mad Max
Mad Max, I read in another post that you are using the stock AT&T's A20 stack, any reason why you didn't move on to T-Mobile's stack?
I am now waiting for my new AT&T Siemens SX56 that I purchased from ebay. Is there anything I need to do with an AT&T phone or can I simply put in my T-Mobile's sim card?
Many thanks!
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Mad Max, I read in another post that you are using the stock AT&T's A20 stack, any reason why you didn't move on to T-Mobile's stack?
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When I go back and forth between SIMs, it works, so I thought "why mess with a good thing?" but really it's more just laziness on my part. GSM and GPRS seem to work just fine on both carriers, and the only side effect seems to be that while on T-Mobile, my signal meter reads lower than it ought to when I compare it to another t-mobile phone at the same location. I do plan to drop a new T-Mobile RSU phone, I'm curious if anyone knows of an easy way to do that by .exe, since I don't have an SD card reader or serial cable handy. (Again, at the cost for either, I don't have a good excuse for not having both.)
jklny said:
I am now waiting for my new AT&T Siemens SX56 that I purchased from ebay. Is there anything I need to do with an AT&T phone or can I simply put in my T-Mobile's sim card?
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No, just have to unlock the phone (per my previous post on this thread) which I did by temporarily installing the kitchen's 3.17 ROM, and either stick with 3.17 or rev up to 4.00.11 ENG (my recommendation). The only settings you have to put in that aren't already in the SIM are the GPRS setttings for T-Mobile, which I can post if you need them.
For quick ref, kitchen is at
http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/ROMkitchen/
MadMax, I can't thank you enough. I 'cooked' up a 3.17 rom with no autoconfig data, no software except XDAunlock and made this as an .exe install file.
Please correct me if I am wrong... I am assuming this is all I need to flash the rom with the unlock program.
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MadMax, I can't thank you enough. I 'cooked' up a 3.17 rom with no autoconfig data, no software except XDAunlock and made this as an .exe install file.
Please correct me if I am wrong... I am assuming this is all I need to flash the rom with the unlock program.
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That's pretty much it... The EXE you have is the full installer, not just the ROM image. If you open that EXE with WinZIP (I'm old fashioned, I just do it myself rather than running it) you'll see all the goodies--the ROM image, and various install programs. Extract the whole archive to a folder, then in that folder run start.bat. It's all on auto pilot from there, it's really amazing how easy the XDA gang and Jeff have made all this.
When it's done, (make sure the XDA screen says it's complete!) remove the XDA from the cradle, and do a HARD reset. When it comes up, it will say that a locked SIM was detected right away. Click the OK to unlock, and you are done with 3.17. Right back in the cradle, and repeat the whole thing with the desired ROM image.
I've had great results using the EXE method. Others here will probably advise towards SD flashing, but I've had no problems. All teh caveats apply though, so be carefull not to lett either device's power or the connection get interrupted.
MadMax, things are looking GREAT. I got my unit this morning and I immediately unlocked the unit as you instructed. I then decided to move on to 4.0.16 since I am using T-Mobile. Everything works great but my RSU is at 4.12. I am trying to upgrade to A20 or whatever T-Mobile's latest RSU is. Constant GPRS is neat, but reception is more important to me.
I just ran back from CompUSA and purchased a 256 SD card. I'm now lost and can't find step-by-step instructions on RSU updates. Can you point me to the right direction? TIA.
jklny
Nevermind, I got it working! I found a posting from mdavidm. I needed to move 4 files over to the device and run the stack upgrade manually. Worked like a charm! Thanks again.
Now, I am curious if I can upgrade from A.20.10 to T-mobile's latest stack. I was thinking if reception would be better if I use T-Mobile's. Any suggestions/ideas? Thanks!
I have the T-Mobile ROM 1.60 currently installed on my I-Mate. Now I am trying to install the latest I-Mate update, I keep getting Country ID Error 120. Anyone know a solution? It seems we need some kind of AdaptROM...
The same for me yesterday ERROR 120, I try anyway but no results
I think that new ROM only for I- mate Device with special IMEI Number :evil:
Any ideas? :?:
I upgrade to i-mate update and I try to upgrade to T-Mobile I get the same error!!
anyone can help?
try to hard way...
unzip the ruu15283wwe_cdl.exe file,
you'll find there the *.nbf files.
Use the files to flash with SD card.
I'm not sure if this also works with the XDA II, but try XDATools:
http://www.xda-developers.com/XDAtools/
tomerbn said:
try to hard way...
unzip the ruu15283wwe_cdl.exe file,
you'll find there the *.nbf files.
Use the files to flash with SD card.
I'm not sure if this also works with the XDA II, but try XDATools:
http://www.xda-developers.com/XDAtools/
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It seems not possible by writing just writing the nbf to SD card and flash to the XDA 2 anymore.
Because the bootloader will check the first 412 bytes (i believe it is the code on the last line of the 412 bytes, somthing like HTCSA00400000XXXXXXXX.............) of the rom on the SD card match with your machine or not. Therefore without any modification, only the ROM dump from the Machine itself can be flashed.
Moreover, nbf is encoded, you can't just edit it by HEX editor, you have to get the rom in nb1 format.
I think XDA developers have to develop new tools to
1. Get the first 412 byte of the rom from your machine in an easier way. Now we have to use Multiport / USB TTY get into bootloader console, dump the rom to SD card , and use ntrw read the SD Raw data to the computer to get this 412 byte. You need a HEX Editor to do so. (Please correct me if I said something wrong).
We can
a) develop an APP to get the 412bytes from SD to harddisk without using a HEX editor
b) directly read this 412 bytes from the XDA2 if possible.
2. A Rom tools that can add your machine's own first 412bytes (or the code) , combine it with a .nb1 or .nbf and write it to a SD card.
By the way , I think a new adoptrom support XDA2 will be the best solution 8)
note added by itsme: this will very likely break your devie!! - better look at sdtool
same problem
i'm having the same problem, installed imate update, now i cant install the t-mobile update.
nobody seems to know how to fix this
HEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPPP
try this
Hi,
another idea... :idea:
try to unzip (using winrar i.e.) the file ruu15283wwe_cdl.exe,
and run the HimaUpgradeUt.exe
It might work!
I got error, the device is not connected, or something like that, while trying to use the original file, but with the HimaUpgradeUt it works!
Tomer
Check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=4785
First it was a Phone, then it became a computer phone, now it is camera computer phone... what will be the next?
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A camera computer phone with a stable, reliable OS? Oh well, we can dream....
First I appologize for the delay in the availability of this ROM. I was out of town on some business, and the site was down again for a certain time.
To get down to the details, this ROM is the complete set of all three .nbf files, I chose the 2.06 NK.nbf because the cleartype fonts are way better than the 2.02. The radio stack included is version 1.18, and the extended ROM (ms_.nbf) is a customized 2.06.100a, which is a mixture of the extended ROM that dcs posted, the one that came with the 2.06 ROM from the mystery guy and the official Asian 1.60.44 ROM.
I had to remove a couple of the Asian telco provider settings because there was no more space left in the extended ROM since the new versions of the software had larger file sizes than before, and the AutoConfig for Asian telcos alone takes up a lot of space too.
I still included the Extended ROM Viewer and almost all of the newer versions of the software included in the extended ROMs posted by dcs and the mystery guy.
The following telco providers were removed (due to their file sizes being the largest):
1. 1010
2. One2Free
The Socket SDIO Wi-Fi that were available in the previous ROM I posted were also removed due to the lack of space, the SPB GPRS Monitor that was provided as part of one of the extended ROMs posted was also removed. The thumbpad driver is in the extended ROM but does not auto-install, since some times it causes problems, you may install it separately by just clicking on the cab file.
The files removed are included in the .ZIP file so that they may be installed separately if desired.
I would like to thank dcs,mamaich, the mystery man and all other developers who contributed to this endeavor.
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Hi ZeroXtreme!
Thank you very much!
Could you post the breakdown of the content here?
Thank you again
Nice work ZeroXtreme
ZeroExtreme is my hero !
Customized ROM Content
NK.nbf = 2.06 (Mystery Man)
Radio_.nbf = 1.18 (dcs)
ms_.nbf = 2.06.100a (Mixed with dcs ms_.nbf, Mystery Man ROM and official Asian 1.60.44)
Extended ROM Contents:
CameraRC141_WWE.sa.CAB
MIDI561.sa.CAB
CprogHook.WM2003_2577.CAB
LoadDialogInit_MS_10150402.sa.CAB
MMS_v2.0.0.13_BA_WWE_0831.CAB
Caller_ID_WWE_RC10.CAB
EmailWiz_v1.01.0003_NL_1027.CAB
IntelliDialer_T-Mobile_WWE_RC10.CAB
IntelliPad_TMO_WWE_B12.CAB
Version_OU.sa.CAB
ClearVue3.4.381WWE_0616_Ozonup.sa.CAB
Extended_ROM_viewer.CAB
sales_service.CAB
hk_html.CAB
BTPSKeyUpdate_003.exe
Autoconfig.txt
Autoconfig.exe
Autoconfig.exe
TPDisable.exe
TPEnable.exe
Also all of the Asian telco settings except the ones listed in the first post that were removed.
it'a Chinese version or English version?
cool thak a lots
Version
vbexpert said:
it'a Chinese version or English version?
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Its an english version all the way.
Problem...
Hi Zero,
Would like to check with you.. I got this problem. After flashing everything, some how..after booting up.. there is this error.. "Connection Flash Manager" stating "Saved data is corrupted, System will erase all data to fix this error!" But even after i click yes.. the problem will still arise no matter when i softreset. Any idea what is going on?
Thanks
Ranma
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RaNmA_ said:
Hi Zero,
Would like to check with you.. I got this problem. After flashing everything, some how..after booting up.. there is this error.. "Connection Flash Manager" stating "Saved data is corrupted, System will erase all data to fix this error!" But even after i click yes.. the problem will still arise no matter when i softreset. Any idea what is going on?
Thanks
Ranma
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I am not too clear about the problem, you flashed your device with the ROM I posted?
This did not happen to me during the multiple times I flashed my device and my dad's device.
I am a bit puzzled here, can anyone help in this matter? ANy similar experiences?
It's so difficult to download! :? I must have tried at least 6 to 7 times. Each time it just stop there.
hi people, i m new to this forum and new to xda2. Just wondering, how do u guys download and load up all the upgrades? hope u pros can give me some pointers.... thanks in advance
Finally managed to download the file. Do I need to do anything before installing the new ROM?
I had once tried to upgrade my unit (blame it on initial enthusiasm, I'd seen all these talks about upgrading to newer ROM versions everywhere on the net that I downloaded an upgrade 2 weeks before I actually bought my device) with a ROM version I had downloaded from O2's UK (The unit was bought from singapore/Honkgkong...Asia ROM presumably)site which naturally and the consequenses were very depressing , I was left with a dead machine on my hands and nobody I knew could be of any help. Anyway that had been taken care of a couple of days back when it reflashed at an authorised service centre.
Well that being that , now that its working fine and now that I see all this talk about windows mobile 2003 SE here I have this irresistable urge to try upgrading mu unit to run SE.
A couple of things before I try to get adventurous
1)How do I do a backup of of EVERYTHING ON MY MACHINE ( Original BASIC/Just out of the box/First time run software included ) So that I don't have to take a week off work just to get the unit reflashed.
2) How do I do a restore all of the backed up data on my device if the 2003SE upgrade doesnt work? From what I have learnt , it isnt anything like a regular computer where just about anyone can format boot and reload windows if it crashes.
I figure a dead PPC is like a regular computer with a dead bios.
I can understand that this post is about 5 times the length of a usual post here but I just had to get all my backup plans in place before I jump off a cliff.
you can use either the x-backup in the xda itself and making a complete back up to your sd or mmc card or make a backup via active sync on the tools menu
where is the download link??
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where is the download link??
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You have to log in to see the download link :wink:
I have an xda II australian model, i want windows media player 10, can i use the chinese rom??
This is gonna be my first time to update the ROM of my device so some questions:
Did you include upgrade instructions on the zip?
How do I disable some of the .cab files on the extended rom? I dont like some of them.
Had any probs with this rom on Globe?
~ishtangli
What's the BT software on the new rom? Widcomm or MS?
Please someone make sticky for a while, and ROM cockers please add a link at the first of your threads.
After this problem with Jeff, I think it will be necessary to back up you CID and GSM data using itutils tool I'll attach them with the BAT file for back up and restore
You have nothing to lose except 320 kb in your hard disk, cause these data only can be found on your phone, if you lost then they can't be restored by flashing the original ROM.
Backup.bat you will have 2 file (cid.bin, gsm.bin) save them in your hard disk, you don’t know, you will need them someday
Restore.bat for restoring them
off course connect ActiveSync first, u can connect via blutooth wifi infrered or usb
I have nothing to gain except your phone for yourself
Cheers,
best regards
um... too hard for me to understand hehehe
but Big Thankx anyway
Only one
Hello Chopin , thank's for the advice.
I only obtain 1 file : gsmdata.bin
My prophet is g4 with korand 2.4 ROM.
Regars
sorry wrong file I'll update now
hi,
is this problem happen while applying the hardspl patch or can this happen while flashing a new rom with RUU after hardspl patch ???
i already done the hardSPL and i need it only to do it only once , right?
am i out of danger now?
thx
inteks
just backup your data you have nothing to lose
this happned to Jeff do to high voltage, and it can be happened anytime, even if you already hard SPL
if you have 320kb free space, why you don;t do it?
for safety..
I created my backups..
Thx Chopin..
I have a question..
Is it possible to restore my backups to another same device and it is cloning?
Hi,my device is G4(Via Hard SPL),i click the backup.bat but i did not get gsm.bin and cid.bin.
I flash other ROM.Now i can backup it.Thx.
thanks Chopin,keep sharring you great work with us my friend
Thnx!! backup worked fine for me! Keep up the great work!
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sorry wrong file I'll update now
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Thank's , with the new file works fine. I hope never must use it.
Regards.
Million Thanks,Chopin.
Thx Chopin, always it's better try to avoid bad experiences
Hey Chopin,
Thanks for the warning. I've backupped my CID and GSM data. I have a G4 device, if i need to restore can i restore it using that bat file? Because i have a G4.
Chopin said:
Please someone make sticky for a while, and ROM cockers please add a link at the first of your threads.
After this problem with Jeff, I think it will be necessary to back up you CID and GSM data using itutils tool I'll attach them with the BAT file for back up and restore
You have nothing to lose except 320 kb in your hard disk, cause these data only can be found on your phone, if you lost then they can't be restored by flashing the original ROM.
Backup.bat you will have 2 file (cid.bin, gsm.bin) save them in your hard disk, you don’t know, you will need them someday
Restore.bat for restoring them
off course connect ActiveSync first, u can connect via blutooth wifi infrered or usb
I have nothing to gain except your phone for yourself
Cheers,
best regards
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Hi,
Just a quick one.
Everytime I download the ZIp and try to use it I am informed it is corrupt - is this just me (2 seperate machines tried) ??
Regards
Radar
Thanks Chopin Great job
oh... this could be great
thanks
@radar,
download the file, then change the extension from .zip to .rar
You can then access the files
OK, just run it, got a 16kb gsm.bin file, and a 256kb cid.bin file.
I had to run the backup.bat file TWICE, though.
(on a prophet g4, original - for now! - ROM)
newbie need help!
thx for the tool chopin, u r the great, by the way can u give us tutorial on how to backup or restore?
Hi All
Do you have any ideas?
How to unlock this device?
As in the topic...
Nokser said:
Hi All
Do you have any ideas?
How to unlock this device?
As in the topic...
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it is better you find out - http://psas.revskills.de
and learn PSAs 1.08 was released, I am confident that you can develop it to your device
and as a friend, I can only help with this
I search people.... You have a HTC Monet, please write in this topic
How "bricked" is your device - i.e. which state can you get it when switching on?
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How "bricked" is your device - i.e. which state can you get it when switching on?
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This Device run only in Bootloader mode(tri color screen etc)
Problem is.... this phone not have a Official/Ship firmware
Well then the sequence is:
Hard-Reset (L+R Softkey method)
R2SD backup (where can you get THAT? - Even how can you make that, on a GoldCard possibly?)
Official firmware (see above)
Gold Card will not help for loading a cooked ROM as it still needs a signed ROM (despite ignoring the Carrier).
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Well then the sequence is:
Hard-Reset (L+R Softkey method)
R2SD backup (where can you get THAT? - Even how can you make that, on a GoldCard possibly?)
Official firmware (see above)
Gold Card will not help for loading a cooked ROM as it still needs a signed ROM (despite ignoring the Carrier).
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Hard-Reset (L+R Softkey method) -> Not Working
R2SD backup (where can you get THAT? - Even how can you make that, on a GoldCard possibly?) -> Not Working
Official firmware (see above) -> Not Find, and not get from Virgin Mobile/HTC
Sad situation - you will have to google around, possibly find owners where you could get at R2SD backup from (if that works for this device). I found this query not so long ago: http://forums.phone-tools.cn/showthread.php/31636-Htc-lobster-700tv-how-can-i-unlock-with-xtc-clip-%28virgin-mobile%29
Do you know if this device has the M-Systems DiscOnChip (like older Wizard and Typhoon(Hurricane/Tornado) or already newer/other encrypted storage?
You could as well try the guys at IMEI-check.UK - they are very knowledgeable and may have a system backup of the supported devices in their drawer (just in case..). Maybe they can fully CID Unlock the SPL on that device and allow the flashing of a cooked ROM (is there any)?
tobbbie said:
Sad situation - you will have to google around, possibly find owners where you could get at R2SD backup from (if that works for this device). I found this query not so long ago: http://forums.phone-tools.cn/showthread.php/31636-Htc-lobster-700tv-how-can-i-unlock-with-xtc-clip-%28virgin-mobile%29
Do you know if this device has the M-Systems DiscOnChip (like older Wizard and Typhoon(Hurricane/Tornado) or already newer/other encrypted storage?
You could as well try the guys at IMEI-check.UK - they are very knowledgeable and may have a system backup of the supported devices in their drawer (just in case..). Maybe they can fully CID Unlock the SPL on that device and allow the flashing of a cooked ROM (is there any)?
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I understand, but not have a good solutions. i see all this pages... and nothing
My dad still has his Monet on the stock ROM.
IF you can give me simple instructions to follow to dump the ROM, I can do it when I next see him (within the next few months).
Safest method should be to have a GoldCard created and then do a R2SD backup on that card. The R2SD command should be available from the "GoldCard - SuperCID" SPL.
If that works, nothing on the device itself has to be changed and the complete ROM is dumped on the card. In turn that memory card can then be dumped to a file, zipped and shared.
I said simple I've not ever researched gold card and to be honest don't have the inclination to do so. if you could give me clear step by step instructions with links to needed files, I can help.
Well - I don't need it, its Nokser
So he surely will tell you a step-by-step action what to do, maybe even prepare a package for you. It will require downloading a program that can create the Gold Card (psas.revskills.de), have a suiting SD card, as small as 64MB, but any less than 2 GB will do it, a normal USB cable, a PC, a Terminal Program (mtty) and finally one out of a set of tools that can handle the created image.
If all is prepared well, the total time to execute all actions would be ~half an hour (the dump on the device is just a minute!), but you should calculate a little more for this one time action.
Thanks for offering your help to save one of a species from the dumpster!
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I said simple I've not ever researched gold card and to be honest don't have the inclination to do so. if you could give me clear step by step instructions with links to needed files, I can help.
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Hi
Please, you first dump and write in attach. bootloader section
...just to complement the GoldCard idea:
When writing back the dump to a card for loading the broken device, the bootsector of that card may require to be a "gold card" too. Since the Gold Card key is related to the device and the Serial number of the card, the key contained in the bootsector of the dump will not fit to the serial of the new card Nokser has to use.
So after the dump was written back to the card, the PSAS has to write the goldcard-key to the new card again (which is different as the serial of the card is different).
I wish you luck getting that operation done!
I want Bootloader, because in this file is writing all info from load all parts and method backup. All abouts from boot file is importand.
If we IDA execute this file, then we see -> how to get any section and name sectiors
Bootloader (IPL and SPL) are part of the "R2SD All" backup. You can patch them later. Makes no sense to only do partial R2SD backups.
tobbbie said:
Bootloader (IPL and SPL) are part of the "R2SD All" backup. You can patch them later. Makes no sense to only do partial R2SD backups.
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I understand, but this function is not working in my phone
Also not with "goldcard" inserted? Can PSAS make a GoldCard for Lobster/Monet?
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Also not with "goldcard" inserted? Can PSAS make a GoldCard for Lobster/Monet?
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In "goldcard", i don't have any results